54 White Elephant Gifts Everyone Will Desperately Want—All Under $30 (2024)

Baby Foot – Original Foot Peel Deep Exfoliation

Someone who has their finger on the pulse of skincare trends is going to go green with envy over Baby Foot, the so-gross-it’s-fulfilling foot mask that actually peels an entire layer of skin off to reveal baby-soft soles beneath.

Mad Hungry Set of (3) 2-Pc Super Spoon & Skinny Spurtles

These clever tools let you grate spices, mash potatoes, open jars, scrape jam and make other potentially frustrating kitchen tasks easier.

Chia Chia Pet Planter – Willie Nelson

Willy Nelson Chia Pet

What happens when you combine two icons? You get a Willy Nelson Chia Pet: the ultimate desktop decor.

Artificial Cactus Succulent in Brown Ceramic Cowboy Boot Planter

We’re not all born with a green thumb. For those who struggle with keeping a real plant alive, there’s this faux cactus in a cowboy boot planter — even better, in our opinion.

Accupressure Slippers

Acupressure Massage Sandals by Sharper Image

Five to 15 minutes a day is all you need for the 40 massage nodules in these soothing Acupressure Massage slippers to do their Chinese reflexology magic on tired feet.

100 Movies Scratch Off Poster

A film lover will nerd out with this bucket list poster or 100 classic movies to watch — from Shaun of the Dead to The Godfather — then scratch off to reveal the movie poster beneath each.

Tabletop-bowling

Table Top Mini Bowling Game Set

The most adorable strike they’ll ever achieve will be on this miniature bowling set thats perfect for desks and coffee tables.

Therapy Dough

The holiday season provides its fair share of stress, so squish your way to stress-free satisfaction with Therapy Dough.

Hidden Pocket Scrunchies

Ditch the purse and go hands-free with these scrunchies that have a hidden compartment for stashing things like keys, money, cards and lipstick.

Saucemoto Dip Clip

Fast food on the go just got brilliant. The Saucemoto Dip Clip attaches to your car’s air vent and holds ketchup and barbecue sauce in easy arm’s reach for quick and mess-free dunking.

Burritos Tortillas Blanket

Sometimes you just wanna cuddle up like a big burrito and binge watch The Office yet again. And now you can look like one too with this realistic Burrito Blanket.

Tiny Violin: Soundtrack For Your Sob Story

Cry me a river! The person at your party who can’t stand a whiner is going to snatch away the world’s tiniest violin and press a button so it plays a sad song the next time someone complains.

ZUMMR Hummingbird Ring Feeder

Anyone who loves the mystical, Tinkerbell-like hummingbird will delight in this ring that lets them hand-feed the little creatures — and so will you. Just fill it up with nectar and wait in the garden for those fluttering wings!

Millennials vs. Boomers Trivia Game

Boomers might not know what it means to be ‘thirsty,’ but will their Millennial kids know who headlined Woodstock? There’s only one way to find out.

MUSICOZY Sleep Headphones Bluetooth

A sleep mask and Bluetooth headphones in one: that’s what you get with this brilliant device that lets you relax to your favorite soothing tunes or podcasts.

Little Book of Foreign Swear Words

This tome is an absolute carry-on necessity for someone who loves to travel and wants to get sassy with the locals.

Better Homes & Gardens 12oz Noble Fir & Pine Scented 3-Wick Tin Candle

The scent of Christmas is something universally adored. This pine and fir tree-scented candle will delight their senses.

Megan Carn Pawty Dogs Poker Card Deck

This poodle-perfect deck of cards is just the thing for a dog-loving host or hostess. It’s pretty fetching as tabletop decor, too.

The Magic Butterfly

You may have seen it on TikTok or Instagram: this handcrafted butterfly you wind up then hide inside a card or gift box. When the recipient opens it, the little creature spreads its wings and flies.

The Wand 8-Pack Wine Purifier

This little handheld wand is a miracle for people who love wine but hate the headaches, hangovers and red flushes. swirl it around to purify a glass of vino and remove the sulfates and histamines that prompt allergic reactions.

Pickleball Kit

Yes, it’s the craze you’re seeing everywhere, and this pickleball kit gives you everything you need to play beyond the equipment itself: sunscreen, a ball retriever, a cooling wristband, electrolyte tablets and more.

Mommie Dearest “Worst Mom” Mug

Someone participating in your White Elephant exchange is going to appreciate you for bringing this homage to Faye Dunaway’s iconic portrayal of Joan Crawford to the table. Just don’t pair it with wire hangers!

Vango Toys Upside Down Challenge Game

Pop these glasses on and the world turns topsy turvy. Talk about a party trick! The glasses come with challenge cards so two to six players can take turns trying to get their friends to accomplish tasks upside down.

Borrow My Pen Set

Why is it that everyone who passes your desk wants to borrow a pen that you’ll never see again? This set makes it so those pens are easy come, easy go.

Good Citizen Portable Milk Frother

A perfect pick for the office White Elephant party, this milk frother will let a lucky coworker make lattes and cappuccinos using the office drip-coffee maker.

Exploding Body Wash

Kids and kids at heart will love taking a bath with these squishable exploding body wash capsules that create a bubble bath but can also be used in the shower.

36-Pack Silver Christmas Ornaments Set

It’s a ‘70s throwback Christmas for the lucky recipient of this 36-pack of disco ball Christmas tree ornaments!

‘Things I Want To Say At Work But Can’t’ Coloring Book

We all can relate to this one, and so can everyone at your office party. Here’s a therapeutic way to let it all out.

Food Takeout Dice

Should it be pizza tonight? Maybe Mexican? This cute pair will let someone who hates to cook leave dinner up to a roll of the dice.

Lanolips Wonderland Minis Trio

Someone will recognize Lanolips for their TikTok fame and someone else with lip balm envy will most definitely steal this trio to stave away dry and cracked winter lips.

Mini Electric Guitar Model Building Kit

It seems to be all about miniatures these days, which is why the crowd will go wild for this mini electric guitar model building kit that requires zero glue and even includes an amp.

Golf In a Tin

It’s so cliche and that’s why it’s the perfect gag gift for a dad in the house. This Golf in a Tin is actually a playable nine-hole game complete with tiny golf clubs.

Target Toy Shopping Cart

If someone’s got a kid who loves a trip to Target as much as they do, this mini Target shopping cart, which comes with an assortment of items they never meant to buy, is a quirky and adorable gift.

LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

Someone who loves to go hiking or camping will jump on the LifeStraw, one of Amazon’s most popular products and a survivalist’s secret weapon for making any water drinkable.

MyMini Electric S’mores Maker

This mini s’mores maker has a flameless heater that lets you skip the campfire and gather ‘round the kitchen island instead. Participants will be drawn to this one like a moth to the flame.

Dog Measuring Tape

They’ll be hard-pressed to find a gift that’ll measure up to this dog-themed measuring tape that’s small enough to pop in a purse.

‘Fell Asleep Here’ Bookmark

This adorable metal placeholder will help a bookworm remember exactly where they started to nod off, because no one wants to read the same chapter twice.

Hello Kitty Tamagotchi

Remember raising and nurturing your little Tamagotchi? Revisit the phenomenon Hello Kitty-style and the whole party will be feeling the nostalgia.

Spot the Hidden Clues Agatha Christie Puzzle

How do you put this puzzle together? It’s a mystery! Get it? Actually, it’s not because there are hidden clues to help you figure it out like a real sleuth.

Birdie Personal Safety Alarm

This little gadget may look pretty but when her recipient is in danger, she lets out a loud sound to draw attention and prevent a potential attack. She can be attached to keys or a purse.

Coddies Fish Flip Flops

There’s something fishy about these wildly popular flip flops. Whoever catches these at the White Elephant bash is going to have to hold on tight.

Kikkerland Design Rainbow Multitool

This 10-in-one gadget is the handyman’s version of a Swiss Army knife. It has seven allen keys, a phillips screwdriver, a slotted screwdriver and a torx drive bit.

W&P Silicone Personal Popcorn Popper

Never live with the smell of burned popcorn again. Movie night becomes more precise — and sustainable — with this reusable silicone popcorn popper that you pop in the microwave with kernels. Don’t forget the butter!

View-Master Classic

Talk about nostalgia! This View-Master comes with two reels revealing seven endangered animal 3D photos to the viewer. This one’s gonna be red hot at the White Elephant party!

Mini Positive Potato

This knitted desktop spud comes bearing messages of encouragement and is as irresistible as a plate of French fries — well, almost.

Hipster Panty White Alpaca Print

If everyone in the room doesn’t laugh when this pair of sexy alpaca panties is opened, then we just don’t know. Good luck hanging onto these!

OTOTO Nessie Ladle Spoon

This number-one best-selling ladle on Amazon is a turquoise silicone dinosaur that doesn’t want to scare you — she only wants to serve you some soup.

Banana-Saving Hats

These little silicone-and-knit hats aren’t just for show, although that would be pretty hilarious. They actually help a bunch of bananas last longer by slowing the absorption of ethylene gas.

Chromecast With Google TV (HD) – Streaming Device

Sometimes it’s the earnestly popular gift that gets stolen the most in a White Elephant gift exchange. Show up with this Chromecast stick and watch it go so fast it’s not even funny.

Superfood Latte Blends Bundle

Mornings can be tough for people who don’t like coffee and are sensitive to caffeine. These superfood latte blends feature matcha, lavender, spirulina, coconut milk and more healthy ingredients for delicious hot drink alternatives.

Desktop Fire Extinguisher

Theres’s always someone in the office who’s notorious for “putting out fires,” so this mini desktop fire extinguisher is bound to get a lot of laughs — and a lot of takers.

Ceramic Greek Coffee Cup

New Yorkers will recognize this iconic coffee cup, here as a reusable ceramic mug. They’ll be clamoring for it like commuters trying to get a seat on the subway.

Rena Chris Gua Sha Facial Tool

These little face massagers are all the rage: they’re made of jade and their purpose it to help with puffiness, circulation, tension and more.

Katamco Toilet Timer

This timer will let new moms and dads know when they’re spending a little too much time on the throne. The baby’s crying, mom or dad needs help and you can’t spend all day in there!